Prescription glasses are the most common solution for people with
vision problems. Different types of lenses are available nowadays
to enable you to enjoy excellent vision through different stages of
our lives.

The first step in getting a pair of prescription glasses is to visit
your optometrist. Your optometrist may provide you a copy of your
prescription after examing your eyes. A prescription usually is valid
for 2 years.

No matter where you purchase the glasses, online or from a local optical
store, there are two aspects in buying a pair of eyeglasses: 1. glasses
frames and 2. the prescription lenses.

Read the following articles for inside tips on how to choose glasses
frames, different lens materials and types of prescription lenses.

Choose
Glasses Frames
There are a number of things you should consider when choosing glasses
frames. For example, people often ask "how to make sure the frame
is at the right size and going to fit?", "What is the best
frame material for my situation?", "Can I have a small frame
for multifocal lenses?". Do you know whether to choose a full-rim,
semi-rimless or rimless frame is not only a choice of style, it also
affects the total cost of the glasses? ...read
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Different Types
of Prescription Lenses
I am near sighted, wearing glasses since I was 10 years old. Then
one day after my 40th's birthday I found is was difficult for my eyes
to focus on the small print on the newspaper with my glasses. What
type of lenses should I choose? single vision Near, bifocal or multifocal?
I also spend a lot of time on computer...read
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Different
Lens materials
Now I have decided what type of lenses I would like, what lens material
should I choose? CR39 or impact resistant lenses? Do I need high index
lenses? should I have anti-reflective coating?... read
more